Government Chapter 4

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A system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis between a central or national government and several regional governments, usually called states or provinces.

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Federalism

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An Act directing the people of the territory to frame a proposed State Constitution.

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Enabling Act

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_______________ grants are made for specific, closely defined purposes. They have strict guidelines that have to be followed.

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Categorical Grant

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Agreements among states and with foreign states

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Interstate Compacts

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Grants of federal money or other resources to the States and/or their cities, counties, and other local units.

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Grants-in-aid programs

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Something that assigns certain powers to the national governments and certain powers to the states.

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Division of Powers

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Only those powers delegated, or granted, to the National Government in the constitution.

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Delegated Powers

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An agreement that all States have access to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.

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Full Faith and Credit Clause.

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The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.

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Extradition

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No State can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those person who happen to live in other States.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause